Gram Opal'S Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Gram Opal'S Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; Icing:; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon hot water, or as needed; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 24 whole pecans

Servings: persons

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Icing:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon hot water, or as needed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
24 whole pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2
Sift flour, baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a bowl.
3
Beat 1 cup butter, white sugar, and egg in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour mixture, vanilla extract, and lemon extract to butter mixture; stir until dough is well blended. Roll cookie dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Press each ball down with the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until baked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Cool.
5
Stir confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, hot water, and vanilla together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved and icing is smooth. Spread icing on cooled cookies and top each cookie with a pecan.

5531

kcal

Calories

493

Fat

288

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Gram Opal'S Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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